A client favorite, this Middle Eastern inspired chicken is full of flavor. It works well served over rice (or cauli-rice), on top of greens or as part of a veggie and hummus bowl. Leftover chicken is equally delicious cold as it is warm
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These pecans are the perfect holiday treat - a little sweet, warmly spiced, with a satisfying crunch! This also make a great hostess gift for holiday parties.
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Grass-fed beef packs a bit more nutritional punch than conventionally raised beef. One benefit I like to highlight is the more favorable ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids. Loosely translated that means grass-fed beef can be less inflammatory than conventionally raised (and inflammation is associated with many chronic diseases). This recipe also features several other anti-inflammatory ingredients including garlic, oregano, cloves and cinnamon.
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These bars are an easy to make treat that happened to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and naturally sweetened. They are easy to stir together and bake quickly. Although they are tempting to eat right out of the oven, they cut much easier after cooling completely.
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Smoothies can be a great on-the-go meal or snack option but so often they are loaded with lots of fruit and light on fat and protein which can lead to swings in blood sugar levels. This version keeps everything in balance and manages to sneak in some vegetables too - I promise, you won’t even be able to tell!
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Here I give you the recipe to make your own bagel seasoning, but you can just as easily substitute a pre-mixed version. I like to serve this salmon with a swirl of dill and chive cream cheese (try Kite Hill for a dairy-free version) and a tomato, cucumber and red onion salad to play up the smoked salmon bagel aspect of the recipe.
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Curry paste is a great flavor short cut because it combines multiple ingredients in a concentrated form. This recipe feature red curry paste but you can swap it out for green or yellow if you prefer.
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Yogurt can be a health promoting food full of live and active cultures (aka probiotics). However most of the flavored yogurts for sale are loaded with added sugar (or worse, artificial sweeteners) and devoid of fat. When selecting yogurt go for plain, whole milk (full-fat) options.
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Buttermilk ranch is tasty dip for veggies or chicken wings and, of course, a favorite salad dressing. Fresh dill and chives are some of my favorite flavors so this homemade version just hits differently than what is available in store-bought bottles (but if that is your jam, then by all means, enjoy!).
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There are many different ways of making kofta, this one is a mixture of lamb and beef with fresh herbs and a Middle Eastern spice profile. The meat mixture can be placed on skewers for grilling, pan seared, or even baked in the oven.
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If there was such a thing as a state soup (wait, is there?), I think the soup of Minnesota would be creamy chicken wild rice. More traditionally it is a soup made with a flour based roux and finshed with cream, not so friendly for those avoiding gluten and dairy. This version has all the same great creaminess, flavor and thickness but instead of flour and cream I use cashews.
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Crunchy chickpeas are a delightful snack. I also like to use them instead of croutons in a salad or as a topper for soup.
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My heart swoons for fudgy, rich brownies. If you are on team fudgy brownie these ones are for you. They also happen to be grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. They are easily made refined sugar free too, just look for chocolate chips, chunks or bars sweetened with something like coconut sugar. But forget about all that because they are good. Not good despite being free from all those things, just good, period.
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This pot of meaty chili is easy to make and freezes wonderfully. I usually make a double batch so I am set for the week and can stash a few jars in the freezer for those times that meal prep or planning don't quite happen.
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The Instant Pot can make quick work of cooking up a batch of tender and flavorful protein. For chicken I like using thighs as they tend to be a little more tender and juicy than super lean breast meat. This recipe is full of warm spices and creamy flavor, perfect for cooler weather. Serve it up on your favorite rice and garnish with a sprinkle of green onions and chopped cilantro for a bit of freshness.
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